Hospitals and health systems face further deterioration of operating profits as new competitors emerge like CVS Health, Amazon, and other “non-traditional entrants” into the healthcare business, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.
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The Medicaid Experiment Treating Mind And Body
This CareMore Health experimental program for Medicaid patients has behavioral and physical health specialists treating underlying medical issues.
The Future Of Cancer Care: A 50 Minute Discussion At Forbes
The future of cancer therapy, an analysis of how Immunotherapy has improved oncology outcomes for patients. This year’s Forbes Summit highlighted both the difficulties, advancements and needs of the cancer care community in order to find the “cure” fo…
Five Steps To Heal The Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis
The newest employment numbers will be out in a few days, which brings to mind a much-discussed problem in recent years. The nation’s shortage of doctors in this country is estimated to potentially reach 121,300 by 2030.
HHS Making Bundled Payments Mandatory Again
Provisions for mandatory bundled payments that had been included in the Affordable Care Act for a number of conditions were cancelled or scaled back in 2017. But, after temporarily being put on hold, bundled payment models are going to be made mandator…
You Can Have More Than 6 French Fries, Just Try To Do This
A Harvard professor’s 6 French Fries quote got these responses on social media. But here is what he meant by the quote and what you can do.
CVS To Return 100% Of Drug Rebates Under New PBM Price Model
CVS Caremark PBM will launch a new “guaranteed net cost” drug pricing model that will return 100% of rebates to health plan clients in a move to “predictability and pricing simplicity.”
Don’t Be Shocked If Big Tobacco Invests In Juul — Its Founders Have Allowed It Before
If Marlboro-maker Altria takes a stake in Juul, it wouldn’t be the first time the founders of a company that’s sought to bill itself as a tool for eliminating cigarettes has partnered with Big Tobacco.
This Founder Raised $42M To Start A Digital Health App For Women
Kate Ryder aims to help women in the workplace by building a telehealth company that puts quality healthcare at their fingertips.
How To Choose Hospice Care
Knowing ahead of time what hospice services are available and the tasks you may be required to take on can help you make the right choices.
